My magazine stacks are getting sky high but I am determined to get these out to you people so hang on to your knickers everyone and let’s get to it!

Bicycling: June 2013

“Eat to Ride” Bicycling editors offer tips on how to survive all of those summer rides by fueling properly.

“Aprés Ride” French for ‘after’ ride and this page is all full of fun items for guys and gals after a day on the road.

“Feed Your Thirst” Foods that are “water-rich” and will help you stay hydrated all day.

“City Guide: Washington DC” Oooh, I have had a yen to travel to our nation’s capital lately and this guide made me all kinds of curious about riding there.

“Senseless” I feel very strongly about everyone wearing their helmets wherever they ride (even on grass!) but I was not aware of the fact they do not protect you from concussions. Ruh oh! Get on that safer helmet makers!!

“Lift Off” Have you heard about biking trips where they take you up a mountain and you basically live the high life the whole time? Anyone want to take me along? I will be a quiet roommate—I promise!

“Up to Me” As an instructor I am all about getting my students to climb and strength train on the bike and this article reminds me why I love heading up the hills outside the classroom as well.

“The Gold Standard” The eight “Extraordinary Bikes” of the year as chosen by the editors of Bicycling.

“The Unexpected Face of Depression” Men’s depression can be misdiagnosed as an anger management issue. The signs of depression to look for with the men in your life.

“In Her Right Mind” Holy sh*t! This article about a Harvard scientist who came back from an almost completely debilitating stroke. A must read!

“New Ways to Beat Osteoperosis” It takes more than calcium to make strong bones—check out this feature to find out what you need to do to stay healthy and strong in your bones.

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Skin Care” Advice on how to keep your skin safe in the summer season.

“Your Transformation Challenge” Preventiongives you a 4-week (28-day) plan to get you as healthy as possible with trainer Chris Freytag as their resident expert.

“Is This What is Eating You?” The South Beach Diet creator Dr. Arthur Agaston talks about gluten intolerance and the “hidden danger of grains.” (His newest book is called The South Beach Diet: Gluten Solution)

“Get Moving, Get Better” When your joints are aching it can be easy to tell yourself to slow down and not work out so hard. However, experts are finding out that your ailing knees could benefit from a tough workout.